Closing Fantasy XIV On-line is Coming to Xbox Collection X|S in Spring 2024

After a lot anticipation, it’s lastly confirmed – critically acclaimed MMORPG Closing Fantasy XIV On-line is formally coming to Xbox Collection X|S.

First introduced on the Closing Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 in Las Vegas by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, let’s break down the announcement and reveal and what it means for Xbox players now that considered one of gaming’s most welcoming communities is about to get even greater!

What’s Closing Fantasy XIV On-line?

Firstly, in case you’re not conversant in Closing Fantasy XIV On-line, because the title would recommend, it’s the fourteenth mainline sport within the extremely esteemed Closing Fantasy sequence. As with all mainline numbered Closing Fantasy video games nonetheless, every entry is a standalone sport that doesn’t require any earlier expertise with the franchise. If you happen to’ve by no means performed a Closing Fantasy sport earlier than, FFXIV is the right place to leap in!

FFXIV takes place on the planet of Hydaelyn – a vibrant planet blessed by the Mild of the Crystal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Nice Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and cast by heroes. Her title — Eorzea. It’s right here that your story begins to unfold. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal — the supply of all life — you have to embark upon a quest to ship the land from an eternity of Darkness.

As a web based massively multiplayer role-playing sport, FFXIV gives a realm the place you and 27 million adventurers worldwide can embark on epic quests collectively. Full of bustling cities, towering forests, and lethal deserts, FFXIV’s continually up to date, and ever-engaging world takes you to the far reaches of the land and past, with a charming and ongoing story. Nevertheless it isn’t nearly defeating large monsters together with your customized Warrior of Mild. You may also collect supplies and craft objects, take pleasure in sequence staples together with Chocobos, Moogles, and Airships, take pleasure in a day of mini-games and mahjong on the Gold Saucer, and even purchase a home.

Your journey, performed your method!

If all this sounds a bit overwhelming, by no means concern! Although initially designed to be performed on-line with others, FFXIV features a characteristic referred to as the Responsibility Assist system that permits tackling content material with a celebration of NPC allies versus different gamers. In actual fact, by the point the open beta launches it’ll be potential to finish all the principle story dungeons from A Realm Reborn by means of Endwalker solo, enabling you to comfortably expertise the tales of Eorzea on their very own.

When can I play it…and what have I heard a few Free Trial?

Closing Fantasy XIV On-line is about to launch in open beta on Xbox Collection X|S as a part of the Patch 6.5x sequence, which suggests you possibly can anticipate it very quickly certainly! Alongside 4K help on Xbox Collection X, each consoles will take pleasure in quick loading instances, ensuring your time in Eorzea appears and performs nice.

Moreover, you will have seen some copypasta lurking across the web pertaining to a sure free trial… effectively, relaxation assured, the Closing Fantasy XIV On-line Expanded Free Trial will certainly be coming to Xbox Collection X|S, which means you too will be capable to benefit from the entirety of A Realm Reborn in addition to the award-winning Heavensward and Stormblood expansions as much as stage 70 with no restrictions on playtime!

We’re thrilled to lastly be launching on Xbox Collection X|S, and that is only the start of our journey collectively. We’re trying ahead to sharing rather more data within the run-up to launch and welcoming you all to Eorzea! Till then, might you ever stroll within the mild of the Crystal!